A major route in and out of Chelmsford has severe delays this morning after a lorry shed its load.

Police are currently at the scene after the load blocked the carriageway and there are delays in both directions.

The incident happened shortly after 8am this morning (December 12), and there are several miles of queues towards the Fairglen Interchange and to and from the A13.

Photographs show that police had closed one lane where the A130 runs over the A127 which is where the lorry is believed to have shed its load.

Police have closed one lane on the A130

There is currently two miles of queues heading southbound towards the A1245 and roundabout, and one mile of congestion northbound from the A1245 and A130 Rettendon turn off.

Drivers heading into Chelmsford should expect delays as police deal with the incident. For those travelling to Southend and away from the city are advised to plan an alternative route as the queues head back to Rettendon.

The incident is believed to be ongoing, with nearby routes also affected, including the A129 and A127.